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© CGB
¼ Écu - Louis XIII 1st type
| Silver (.917) | 9.712 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1643 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 9.712 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée with quadrilobe in heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. 1642
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Écu - Louis XIII (1st type) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. Louis XIII, who ruled from 1610 to 1643, implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the French economy and centralizing power in the monarchy. The introduction of this coin, which was minted from silver and had a relatively high purity level of .917, was likely part of these efforts to stabilize and modernize the French currency system. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the ¼ Écu - Louis XIII (1st type) is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
